Minden’s Tanker 48 experienced a hydraulic problem while working the Shirley Fire in California and diverted to Fresno, California where upon landing, the nose gear collapsed. Thankfully there were no injuries. Mike Ferris, a spokesperson for the U.S. Forest Service, described it as “a minor mishap”.
More details are at Wildfire Today, along with a history of similar air tanker accidents.
Mr Ferries might want to get a better read from Minden on what qualifies for a minor mishap ……after the bills come in.
Garoooonteeed to be more than a Mark III pump…